427. justice and charity

the banker said, “everyone should receive what they deserve.”

“no,” replied the guru, “for the 3rd law of #zen is simple: the #zen that is not shared is not the true #zen. so do not think, ‘what does this person deserve?’ but rather ‘what can i give to this person?’”

the banker replied, “but i could give so much.”

the guru’s school has added several resources for your #zenstruction: the 3 laws of #zen, a set of definitions, a social outreach overview, and the kōan kōmmunity. peruse at your pleasure.